She believes he hates her - He has to fight not to fall in love with herLady Hester Montagu is well aware that she is not the most desirable lady among the ton despite being the daughter of a she always says what comes to mind, her hair is too dull, and she is obsessed with birds.Even so she figures there has to be someone for her, someone who will want her for more than her large dowry and family connections. Which is why she agrees to a house party where she will meet three eligible bachelors and hopefully form an attachment with one of them.Flint Eavesgrave, the Earl of Lambourn, is not one of them. In fact, he is almost engaged to someone else. Someone who will make a suitable countess, but most importantly will never cause his heart any danger. Which is why he has to stay as far away from Lady Hester as possible.If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella might be for you.Mating Rituals of the Haut Ton is the fifth book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 60.000 words about being true to yourself, believing in love, and being brave enough to reach for a happy ever after.